Document #1418558

AI – Amnesty International

Further Information on Urgent Action: 231/17 [MDE 12/7410/2017]

https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/1418558/1226_1511942733_mde1274102017english.pdf

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ecoi.net summary:
Currently 76 individuals under arrest for their perceived sexual orientation, with at least 32 of them sentenced to prison terms; law against same-sex relationship prepared by parliament
Country:
Egypt
Source:
AI – Amnesty International
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
9 November 2017
Document ID:
1418558 (former ID 349504)

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